Now in our 15th year, we're a fun, friendly & fast 5km run with all proceeds going to Alderton Acorns, our much-loved village Pre-School.

Alderton 5k Run is a fun, friendly and fast race set in the beautiful surroundings of Alderton, Gloucestershire. Open to all abilities — from first-time runners to seasoned racers — all proceeds go to Alderton Acorns Pre-School and Toddlers, a much-loved part of our village.

For everyone – from beginners to competitive runners (typical finish times: 16–45 minutes)

Great race experience – free medal and finish-line photos

Extras on the day – post-race massage available

Inclusive and welcoming – under 16s, dogs, pushchairs and escorted runners all welcome

Essential info

Refund policy

We offer a no-questions-asked refund policy and if you cannot run we'll offer a full refund or a transfer.

Race HQ Location:

Race HQ is on Alderton Playing Field, Beckford Road, Alderton, GL20 8NL.

At Race HQ you’ll need to collect your race number. Teas, coffees, drinks and cakes will be available from 09.30am.

Race numbers:

Race numbers can be collected at Race HQ on Alderton Playing Field from 09.30am until 10.50am. Please leave enough time to collect your race number and warm up! Just bring yourself and your name, no need for any ID or copies of your entry.

Please complete the emergency contact details and any emergency health information on the rear of your number and affix it to the front of your running top. Safety pins will be provided.

Start:

The start line is at the junction of Beckford Road and Willow Bank Road in Alderton, just outside the Gardeners Arms pub, 150 metres from Race HQ. We’ll call you down to the start line 5 minutes before the start.

Keep up-to-date:

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for all the latest news and updates: www.facebook.com/alderton5krun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Entries on the day:

We encourage entry online beforehand and with our no-questions-asked refund policy there's no reason not to do so. However, if you really must (!), you can enter on the day. Come and see us in plenty of time please from 09.30am on Alderton Playing Field.

Course:

The race is an out-and-back course run on closed roads on picturesque, quiet country lanes from Alderton, past the hamlet of Great Washbourne where it turns just before the A46 at Beckford. The course is fairly flat and is ideal for clocking a good 5k time.

Course map:

The race is an out-and-back course run on picturesque, quiet country lanes from Alderton, past the hamlet of Great Washbourne where it turns just before the A46 at Beckford. The run returns back along Beckford Road towards Alderton where it enters Alderton Playing Field, before doing a short lap of the football pitch before finishing near the penalty spot.

To view a full map including elevation or to download a GPX file please go to www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1195513756

Distance markers:

Markers are provided at each kilometre.

Parking:

Parking is available from 09.30am next to Alderton Playing Field. Follow postcode GL20 8NL and parking is signposted. Please follow the directions of our marshalls.

Use of headphones:

For safety reasons, we’d prefer you to not wear headphones but we won’t disqualify you if you choose to do so. Please ensure that you can hear marshal instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors.

Water:

Water is provided at the start, finish and at the turn (after approximately 2.5km).

Toilets:

Toilets are available at Race HQ on Alderton Playing Field with toilets in the sports pavilion and portable toilets.

Timing:

Provisional times will be available immediately after the finish with final times published soon after on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alderton5k and www.alderton5k.co.uk.

Children, dogs, pushchairs and escorted runners:

Under 16’s, dogs, pushchairs and escorted runners are all welcome. Children under 10 should be accompanied on the run by an adult please.

Bag storage:

You can leave a bag with our entry marshalls. We’ll do our best to keep it safe but we cannot accept liability for any loss or damage.

Race finish and presentations:

The race finish is on Alderton Playing Field. Our volunteers will present you with your medal and you can find out your provisional time. We make a presentation to the winners after the final runner has finished, usually around 50 minutes after the race start. We appreciate your support for the winners and presentations.

Non-running children:

The Alderton 5k is family friendly with activities, games and refreshments available before, during and after the run. There's also a playground on Alderton Playing Field.

We actively encourage runners to bring their families and there are lots of other small people for them to play with or they can help with the finish line handing out medals or water.

Alderton Acorns qualified staff provide activities for the little ones but please note that as a condition of our insurance we cannot provide a ch

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